Niehoff, Harry Herman William
- Date of death:
- July 30th, 2008
- Nationality:
- American (1776 - present, Republic)
Biography
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Silver Star Medal (SSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Corporal
- Unit:
- Demolition and flamethrower squad, Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division "The Silent Second", U.S. Marine Corps
Citation unavailable.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Corporal
- Unit:
- Demolition and flamethrower squad, Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division "The Silent Second", U.S. Marine Corps
Mortar shrapnel on Tarawa.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Unit:
- 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division "The Silent Second", U.S. Marine Corps
This award was obtained with an bronze "V" for Valor device to be attached on the ribbon of the award.
Citation unavailable.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Unit:
- 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division "The Silent Second", U.S. Marine Corps
Jap grenade on Saipan.
Sources
- - Hammel, E. & Lane, J.E., Bloody Tarawa – The 2nd Marine Division, November 20-23, 1943, Zenith Press, St. Paul, USA, 2006
- Tarawa on the web.org
- Patriot Guard Riders Forum
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